科目:英语
(试题卷一)
适用地区:新教材地区
注意事项:
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姓名:______ 准考证号:______
2024年广西普通高等学校招生押题卷(一)
英语
注意事项:
1.本试题卷共15页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡的相应位置。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试题卷上无效。
4.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
5.考试结束后,将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
( )1.What drove the man to buy a laptop
A.The laptop’s high-end version.
B.The girl’s constant demands.
C.The salesman’s recommendation.
( )2.What will the man do next
A.Change the date. B.Provide his name. C.Call off the booking.
( )3.What leads to Jerry’s behavior
A.His usual habit of walking slowly.
B.His poor memory of the class time.
C.His misunderstanding of the road sign.
( )4.Where will the man go this weekend
A.A golf club. B.A nearby beach. C.A swimming pool.
( )5.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.The bad weather. B.A Thai restaurant. C.Their dinner plan.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6,7题。
( )6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Co-workers. B.Former classmates. C.Husband and wife.
( )7.Who will the man pick up first
A.Flora. B.Emma. C.Felicia.
听第7段材料,回答第8,9题。
( )8.Why does the man make the phone call
A.To register with his surgeon.
B.To seek advice for his sleep disorder.
C.To make an appointment for ear pain.
( )9.When can the man see the doctor
A.At 10:45 am. B.At 11:15 am. C.At 11:50 am.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
( )10.What is the man’s major in university
A.French. B.Advertising. C.Business Administration.
( )11.Where does the man usually study
A.In the library. B.In the cafeteria. C.In his dormitory.
( )12.Why does the man plan to study for an extra year
A.To take more courses.
B.To complete his assignments.
C.To attend an exchange program.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
( )13.What does the man purchase in the store
A.A T-shirt and a pair of jeans.
B.A T-shirt and a pair of shoes.
C.A pair of shoes and a pair of jeans.
( )14.What does the woman offer to do for an additional $ 1.5
A.Wrap the items. B.Provide a discount. C.Extend wrapping paper.
( )15.Why does the man refuse a membership card
A.He has already got one.
B.He prefers promotions via email.
C.He’s not a regular customer here.
( )16.How much does the man finally pay in cash
A.$7.30. B.$27.18. C.$34.48.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
( )17.What are bilingual students better at
A.Arts. B.Maths. C.Science.
( )18.What might influence our judgement
A.Conscious prejudices. B.Confidence with decisions. C.Sharp sense of differences.
( )19.What helps bilinguals improve their mother tongue
A.Their better expression skills.
B.Their concentration on grammar.
C.Their good structure awareness.
( )20.What’s the intention of the speaker
A.To persuade us to challenge ourselves.
B.To call on us to learn a foreign language.
C.To stress the benefits of language learning.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Plan a day-trip to Little Switzerland for some wintertime fun
Jim Thorpe, about 30 miles from Allentown, will hold its annual Winter Fest from Thursday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 18. The celebration will feature ice carvings, live entertainment, train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides and a luminaria walk through its downtown area.
In honor of an Olympic gold medalist, who is buried in a grave on North Street, the mountain town changed its name to Jim Thorpe in 1954. Whichever side you land on, Jim Thorpe—known for whitewater rafting, cycling and music festivals—is a unique destination any time of year, with winter bringing its own unique pleasures.
The festival features concerts, yoga and horse and buggy rides. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, will hold a Rush Experience tribute concert at 8 p. m. Friday. Tickets cost $ 24. On Saturday, an ELO and Jeff Lynne tribute concert will begin at 8 p. m. Tickets cost $ 37.
You can check out the yoga class at 10 a. m. Saturday with Stacey Valdez of Fairy Moon Yoga at 41 W. Broadway. Admission is $ 20. The class, suitable for all levels, is one hour and bring your own mat.
Also Saturday: various bands performing in Josiah White Park along with a live ice carving at 5 W. Broadway. The Jim Thorpe Trolley Company will offer trolley rides (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday. Or you can horse around on a carriage ride by Crystal View Carriage Company on Friday through Sunday. No reservations are being taken, so arrive early.
For something more scenic, catch a train ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Thursday-Monday. Advanced tickets are highly recommended.
( )21.What do we know about the town Jim Thorpe
A.It is located by the seaside. B.It is named after an athlete.
C.It holds the festival twice a year. D.It is a good tourist attraction only in winter.
( )22.How much will a couple pay for the concert if they are available on Friday
A.$61. B.$40. C.$48. D.$74.
( )23.What are people advised to do when attending the festival
A.To ride a horse to wander around. B.To book train tickets ahead of time.
C.To reserve seats in Josiah White Park. D.To take a taxi for something more scenic.
B
On some late November dawn, I find myself draw n to the leisurely pursuit of baking a loaf of bread. Not by hand, but by following the bread machine’s step-by-step instructions.
But on this morning, three hours later, all I’ve got is a problem. I’d forgotten to insert the mixing blade into the bottom of the bread barrel. The result: a pile of unmixed dough that neither looks nor tastes like plaining, I dump the dough and prepare to start a new one.
I reach for the flour, only this time—I fall far short of the necessary four cups. I’ve got one cup at most, along with a freshly emptied flour bag. No matter, I think. I’ll simply drive to my parents’ house to borrow a bit of theirs. Upon my arrival, I decide not to wake them. Instead, I cat burgle my way through their front door, silently search through their cabinets, and discover their own bit of flour supply. I steal all of it and return home so that I might begin again the leisurely pursuit of baking bread.
I follow the instructions, and then, I consider the whole experience before breakfast. How I managed to turn a one-second oversight into an hour-long adventure that cost me more time and money than any loaf of bread could ever be worth. Somewhere, an apron reads, “Baking is my therapy.” I want the one that reads, “Baking sends me to therapy.”
As my bread machine bread begins to rise, I’m struck by an inconvenient truth: had I done nothing that morning, I’d have managed a more favorable outcome.
Meanwhile, I notice something new: the mixing blade works intermittently rather than continually, meaning that for the bread to rise to its full potential, it requires both motion and rest. Work has its place, but so must leisure. The recipe calls for both.
( )24.Why did the writer fail the first time in the baking
A.He left out a key step. B.The flour has run out.
C.The bread machine broke down. D.The dough doesn’t taste like bread.
( )25.How did the writer get enough flour for baking the second time
A.He went out to buy some.
B.He borrowed some from a friend.
C.He got some from his parents by himself.
D.He found another bag of flour in his own house.
( )26.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.How to bake bread
B.An unforgettable experience
C.Work has its place, but so must leisure
D.Breaking bread: A morning adventure in baking
( )27.What can we learn from the story
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Well begun is half done.
C.Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
D.All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
C
My obsession with literature exploded in my early teens. Back then, my reading consisted mostly of whatever classics I could find, novels by Jules Verne, poetry by Mario Benedetti, and a lot of horror novels by Stephen King, Richard Laymon, and Bentley Little—all of which I was too young to read. When I heard John O’Connor’s The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster was coming, I knew I had to read it.
Fascinated by Bigfoot, he spent a year tracking Bigfoot in the untamed region of the Pacific Northwest. The Secret History of Bigfoot is a wonderfully immersive journey not only into the history of Bigfoot in North America and the culture around but also a deep look at the people who obsess about it. The result is one of the most attractive nonfiction books you’ll read this year.
There are two elements that make this is fantastic read. The first is O’Connor’s voice. Knowledgeable and funny, O’Connor quickly turns into the perfect narrator for this adventure. His pursuit for understanding is powerful, and he presents every person in this book with the same gravitas (庄严).
The second element is the scope of this book. This is about Bigfoot, about its history and the people trying to find him, but O’Connor somehow manages to take the discussion into unexpected places but still leave the creature at the core of the narrative. You’ll learn things reading this book, but you’ll never feel like he’s trying to teach you something or preaching about his own beliefs.
The Secret History of Bigfoot is a wonderful book about one of the most ubiquitous myths in the U. S. and around the world: a wild man, a hair y beast stalking the woods, a magic al creature that remains untouched by the mess we’ve made. It fully embraces the fact that we sometimes need to believe in something bigger and freer than us. Bigfoot is all of that and more. Bigfoot might be out there, but its presence is all over this book. I assure you it’s an amazing adventure you can start without leaving your house.
( )28.Why does the author mention the names of some writers in the first paragraph
A.To show his passion for literature.
B.To introduce the main topic: Bigfoot.
C.To encourage readers to read more books.
D.To introduce some famous writers he knows.
( )29.Why is O’Connor’s “Bigfoot” worth reading
A.He presents the core of the narrative in a funny voice.
B.O’Connor’s book is in fact a wonderfully immersive journey.
C.He describes every person in the book with the same gravitas.
D.You can find out he tries to teach you something about his own beliefs.
( )30.What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” mean in Paragraph 5
A.Ambiguous. B.Indifferent. C.Universal. D.Impressive.
( )31.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.Bigfoot just exists in writer O’Connor’s books.
B.The habitat of Bigfoot is influenced by humans.
C.Believing in something stronger is sometimes essential.
D.We all should have an adventure to seek the Bigfoot.
D
Polar bears normally feed on ringed seals that they catch on ice floes (浮冰) offshore. But as the ice disappears in a warming world, many bears are spending greater amounts of time on shore, eating birds’ eggs, berries and grass. However the animals rapidly lose weight on land, increasing the risk of death. The polar bear has become the victims for global climate change, but the reality of the impact on this species is complicated.
Increasing global temperatures are now seen as their biggest threat. That’s because the frozen Arctic seas are key to their survival. The animals use the sea ice as a platform to hunt ringed seals, mostly in late spring and early summer. But during the warmer months many parts of the Arctic are now increasingly ice-free.
To understand how the animals survive as the ice disappears, researchers carried out a study, where they followed the activities of 20 polar bears during the summer months over a three-year period. As well as taking blood samples, and weighing the bears, the animals were fitted with GPS-equipped video camera collars. This allowed the scientists to record the animals’ movements, their activities and what they ate.
In the ice-free summer months, the bears adopted different strategies to survive, with some essentially resting and conserving their energy. The majority tried to search for vegetation or berries or swam to see if they could find food. Both approaches failed, with 19 of the 20 bears in the study losing body mass, by up to 11% in some cases. On average they lost one kilogramme per day. “Regardless of which strategy they were trying to use, there was no real benefit to either approach as far as being able to prolong the period that they could survive on land,” according to lead author Dr Anthony Pagano, from the US Geological Survey in Alaska.
“It is likely that polar bears will disappear from areas where sea ice will be lost in future, but difficult to say just when and where,” said Jon Aars from the Norwegian Polar Institute who was not involved in the study.
( )32.Why is global warming seen as the biggest threat to polar bears
A.Polar bears can not survive in warm environment.
B.Polar bears can not find bird’s eggs, berries, and grass.
C.There are fewer ringed seals in warm environment.
D.There are fewer ice floes for polar bears to hunt for food.
( )33.Why did the researchers perform the study
A.To record the polar bears’ health condition.
B.To figure out how the bears survive without sea ice.
C.To observe the daily activities of these polar bears.
D.To fit the bears with GPS-equipped video camera collars.
( )34.Which opinion will Dr Anthony probably agree with
A.The bears haven’t found ways to live on land.
B.It’s efficient for the bears to rest and conserve energy.
C.All the bears in the study lose weight greatly.
D.The bears can not survive without ice floes.
( )35.Where is the text probably taken from
A.A science fiction. B.A book review.
C.An entertainment magazine. D.An environmental journal.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Bird flu: What threat to humans
There are lots of different types of bird flu and most are harmless to people. Some can potentially spread from birds to people if there is prolonged and close contact.
How do people get it
The biggest risk comes from prolonged and close contact with infected birds. 36 . Bird flu cannot usually be passed from human to human. Scientists are concerned that the virus may one day mutate (变异) and acquire the ability to spread in people.
What are the symptoms
The symptoms in humans are similar to those of other types of flu: a temperature, cough, headache, chills, aching muscles and a runny or blocked nose and sneezing. 37 , and usually about three to five days after coming into contact with the virus.
What’s the treatment
If it’s thought that you might have symptoms of bird flu, you’ll be advised to stay at home, or you’ll be cared for in hospital in isolation from other patients. Doctors can prescribe antiviral medicines to help prevent complications. 38 .
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You can reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands regularly (particularly after going to the toilet and before handling food) and using a tissue when you need to cough or sneeze (and turning away from others if they are coughing/sneezing).
You can feed wild ducks and birds, but make sure you wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Do not go near sick or dead birds.
Can I still eat chicken
40 . Poultry and eggs can be safely eaten as long as they are handled hygienically and cooked thoroughly.
A.How can we avoid it
B.How can we prevent the spread of it
C.These symptoms can come on suddenly
D.You are advised to consult doctors when not feeling yourself
E.Painkillers such as paracetamol can also help with the symptoms
F.The virus is easily destroyed by cooking so there is no reason to worry
G.This means farmers who need to handle poultry are more likely to catch it
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Smith’s home was always buzzing with activity, with Mrs. Smith seemingly at the 41 of it all. She often sighed heavily complaining to her son little Johnny, “Yourfather never 42 a hand. I’m left to do everything!”
One day, little Johnny felt a surge of 43 after hearing his mother’s familiar complaint. “But Mom,” he 44 , his eyes wide and earnest, “Dad does a lot.”Mrs. Smith paused, eyebrows wrinkled in 45 . “What do you mean ” she asked. “Have you noticed our yard ” began Johnny, his voice 46 . “It’s Dad who keeps it neat, pulling out weeds and 47 fallen branches, and that’s not all,” he continued. “He’s always dashing off to bring back 48 and other supplies we need.” Mrs. Smith stood still for a moment, a wave of realization 49 her. She had been so focused on her own tasks that she failed to notice the 50 contributions her husband made to their home.
From that day forward, Mrs. Smith started seeing the housework in a new 51 . She realized that the chores weren’t just about cooking and cleaning. They also included 52 the yard, restocking supplies and countless other tasks; not all efforts are 53 visible but they are equally crucial. She also realized that it wasn’t 54 to complain about her husband in front of Johnny. She began to 55 more her husband’s silent efforts and made sure to express her gratitude.
( )41.A.bottom B.top C.corner D.center
( )42.A.borrows B.lends C.holds D.needs
( )43.A.bitterness B.anger C.courage D.excitement
( )44.A.piped up B.burst in C.broke out D.called off
( )45.A.shame B.surprise C.doubt D.sorrow
( )46.A.choking B.shaking C.steady D.jumpy
( )47.A.collecting B.breaking C.throwing D.cutting
( )48.A.information B.branches C.money D.groceries
( )49.A.coming across B.washing over C.taking away D.turning off
( )50.A.notable B.unique C.quiet D.crucial
( )51.A.role B.light C.chapter D.setting
( )52.A.decorating B.designing C.building D.maintaining
( )53.A.dramatically B.significantly C.immediately D.certainly
( )54.A.fair B.worthwhile C.helpful D.necessary
( )55.A.explore B.accept C.preserve D.appreciate
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nowadays thanks to the Internet, modern pets are getting online. It sounds crazy, but about 17 percent of British pets have their own social media accounts!
It’s said that your personality 56 (reflect) in your pet. “Dog people” are supposed to be friendly, enthusiastic and loyal, while “Cat people” are introverted, proud and 57 (sense).
The British are well known as a nation of animal lovers. In the UK, 52% of owners describe their pet as their “best friend”, 58 in 2021, 18 million homes had at least one pet, meaning for the first time there were more households with a pet than 59 .
In the 1800s, people started using the word “pet” to describe the emotional connections, 60 they felt to a special animal, and gradually it became 61 (norm) to keep pets indoors. Family pets became more popular as people’s living standards 62 (increase). And by the Victorian era, people kept various animals as their pets. The famous Victorian poet, George Gordon Byron, once owned four pet geese. For the Victorians, cats were feminine and weak. They admired the qualities 63 (associate) with dogs, like self-confidence and loyalty, being strong and unchanging in support of your friends.
64 (change) continually throughout history, Britain’s relationship with pets, from the manly British Bulldog to funny cat 65 (video) on YouTube, has been quite a journey!
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
2023年12月22日,联合国通过决议,将春节确定为联合国假日,避免在当天安排会议。你校将以“Chinese New Year listed as a UN floating holiday”为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
(1)说明该举措的意义;
(2)发表对此事的感想。
注意:(1)词数80左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:floating holiday 浮动假期 resolution 决议
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第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Never had I thought I would end up playing computer games in my bedroom during the summer break before university. In fact, I studied hard in my senior year and got admitted into my dream school with a full scholarship. I should have been throwing parties or hanging out with my friends. Where was this sense of disorientation (迷失方向) from
I missed my high school years. My classmates were nice and my teachers were helpful. Everything was well-planned and prepared. All I had to do was follow the rules and hand in my work on time. While I also complained about the rigid life like my fellow schoolmates, I adapted to it quite well. Three-year high school life moulded me into a “good” student.
Now everything was different. Without work and pressure from my high school teachers, I had no idea what I was supposed to do with all this free time until my best friend called.
“You know what, Dennis Sally has acquired a full scholarship to study at a school abroad and Alex is starting his internship at a television station.”Leo kept me update d of everyone’s interesting and meaningful new life. “And I’m considering applying for a pre-college exchange program. What have you been up to, Dennis ” Unwilling to tell him the fact, my tongue twisted and my face flushed with embarrassment, “Well, nothing worth sharing.” But I felt a strong urge to ask, “How do you manage to arrange your life so well ”
“Well,” answered Leo, “I just want to make each day a masterpiece.” Hearing his words, I couldn’t help but reflect on the days that I had already let slide by. Sensing my depression, Leo offered, “I can forward the information about my program to you if you want. Just let me know if you want to check it out.” “I’ll think about it. Thanks, bro.”
注意:(1)续写词数应为150左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Hanging up the phone, I began to wonder what a “masterpiece day” looked like to me.
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Paragraph 2:
I applied for the same pre-college exchange program as Leo did.
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2024年广西普通高等学校招生押题参考答案(一)
英语
第一部分 听力
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B B C A C C A C B C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A C A A C B B A B B
第二部分 阅读
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B C B A C D D A A C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C D B A D G C E A F
第一节
A
体裁:应用文 主题语境:人与社会——历史、社会与文化(节日)——冬季嘉年华
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了即将在Jim Thorpe举办的冬季嘉年华。
21.B 细节理解题
【定位句】In honor of an Olympic gold medalist, who is buried in a grave on North Street, the mountain town changed its name to Jim Thorpe in 1954.(第二段第一句)
译文:为了纪念一位安葬于北街的一处墓地的奥运会金牌获得者,这座山城在1954年更名为Jim Thorpe。
【全能解析】根据定位句可知,Jim Thorpe镇以一位运动员的名字命名。故选B。
22.C 数字计算题
【定位句】Mauch Chunk Opera House,14 W. Broadway,will hold a RushExperience tribute concert at 8 p. m. Friday. Tickets cost $ 24.(第三段第二、三句)
译文:位于百老汇西街14号的Mauch Chunk歌剧院将于周五晚上8点举办一场致敬Rush Experience的音乐会。票价为24美元。
【全能解析】根据定位句可知,一对夫妻在星期五去听音乐会需要支付(24×2=)48美元。故选C。
23.B 细节理解题
【定位句】Advanced tickets are highly recommended.(最后一段最后一句)译文:强烈推荐提前购票。
【全能解析】根据最后一段内容尤其是定位句可知,作者建议人们在参加节日活动时提前预订火车票。故选B。
【亮点句积累】Whichever side you land on, Jim Thorpe—known for whitewater rafting, cycling and music festivals—is a unique destination any time of year, with winter bringing its own unique pleasures.(第二段第二句)译文:无论你从哪个角度看,以激流皮划艇运动、骑行和音乐节而闻名的Jim Thorpe全年都是一个独特的(旅游)目的地,而冬季会带来其独特的乐趣。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
annual adj. 每年的,一年 一次的 【派生词】annually adv. 一年一次地
admission n. 入场费 【派 生词】admit v. 承认,准许……进入(某处)
recommend v. 建议 【派生词】recommendation n. 建议
B
体裁:夹叙夹议文 主题语境:人与自我——生活与学习(健康的生活方式)——烤面包引发的深思
【文章大意】文章主要讲述了作者在烤面包的过程中明白了劳逸结合的重要性。
24.A 细节理解题
【定位句】I’d forgotten to insert the mixing blade into the bottom of the bread barrel.(第二段第二句)
译文:我忘记把搅拌叶片插入面包桶底部了。
【全能解析】根据定位句可知,在第一次烤面包时,作者忘记把搅拌叶片插入面包桶底部,即遗漏了关键步骤导致烤面包失败。故选A。
25.C 细节理解题
【定位句】I’ll simply drive to my parents’ house to borrow a bit of theirs.(第三段第四句)
译文:我将直接开车去我父母家借用一点他们的(面粉)。
【全能解析】根据定位句可知,第二次烤面包时,作者去父母家里拿了面粉。故选C。
26.D 标题概括题
【全能解析】通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了作者因遗漏关键步骤而烤面包失败,又因家里没有了面粉而去父母家“偷面粉”,再重新烤面包的故事。尤其在第三段中,对于作者在父母家“偷面粉”的一系列描述,用“历险”来形容非常形象。因此,D项符合文章主旨,适合做本文的标题。故选D。
27.D 主旨升华题
【全能解析】通读第六段尤其是第一、二句中的“it requires both motion and rest. Work has its place, but so must leisure”可知,作者想告诉我们要劳逸结合。D项“只工作不玩耍,聪明的孩子也变傻”强调了工作与休闲之间的平衡,与本文主旨相符。A项意为“熟能生巧”;B项意为“良好的开端是成功的一半”;C项意为“抱最好的希望,做最坏的打算”。故选D。
【亮点句积累】
Meanwhile, I notice something new: the mixing blade works intermittently rather than continually, meaning that for the bread to rise to its full potential, it requires both motion and rest.(第六段第一句)
译文:与此同时,我注意到一个新现象:面包机的搅拌叶片不是不停地转动,而是间歇性地搅拌,这意味着为了让面团充分发酵,它(搅拌叶片)既需要工作也需要静止休息。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
insert v. 插入,嵌入 n.(书报的)插页,广告附加页
dump v.(尤指在不合适的地方)丢弃,扔掉,倾倒 n. 垃圾场,废物堆
pursuit n. 追求,寻找
intermittently adv. 间歇地,断断续续地 【派生词】intermit v.(活动)中断→ intermittent adj. 断断续续的,间歇的
a loaf of bread 一条面包
drive to 驾车前往 【关联表达】drive off 驱车离去 drive out 驱散,消除 drive at 意指
C
体裁:书评 主题语境:人与社会——文学领域的代表性作品——小说The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster的读后感
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了作者读完O’Connor的作品The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster后得出感悟:敬畏生命,相信大自然中有比我们更强大的力量存在。
28.A 推理判断题
【定位句】My obsession with literature exploded in my early teens. Back then, my reading consisted mostly of whatever classics I could find, novels by Jules Verne, poetry by Mario Benedetti, and a lot of horror novels by Stephen King, Richard Laymon, and Bentley Little—all of which I was too young to read. Wher I heard John O’Connor’s The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster was coming, I knew I had to read it.(第一段)
译文:我对文学的痴迷在我十几岁的时候达到了巅峰。那时候,我读的大多是我能找到的经典著作,Jules Verne的小说,Mario Benedetti的诗歌,还有很多Stephen King、Richard Laymon和Bentley Little的恐怖小说——我年纪太小了,所有这些书不适合我阅读。当我听说John O’Connor的The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster要出版时,我知道我必须要读这本书。
【全能解析】根据定位句可推知,作者在第一段中提到一些作家的名字是为了举例说明自己对文学的喜爱。故选A。
29.A 细节理解题
【定位句】Knowledgeable and funny, O’Connor quickly turns into the perfect narrator for this adventure.(第三段第三句)
译文:O’Connor知识渊博,风趣幽默,很快就成为这个冒险故事的完美叙述者。
【全能解析】根据第三、四段内容尤其是定位句可知,有两个原因让O’Conner的书值得一读,一是他幽默且睿智的语气,二是他叙事的方式,看似天马行空,实际却紧跟主题。故选A。
30.C词义猜测题
【定位句】The Secret History of Bigfoot is a wonderful book about one of the most ubiquitous myths in the U. S. and around the world: a wild man, a hairy beast stalking the woods, a magic al creature that remains untouched by the mess we’ve made.(第五段第一句)
译文: The Secret History of Bigfoot是一本精彩的书,讲述了美国乃至全世界最普遍存在的神话之一:一个野人,一头在森林中潜行的毛茸茸的巨兽,一个没有被我们制造的混乱所影响的神奇生物。
【全能解析】根据定位句中的关键短语“in the U. S. and around the world”可推知,画线词应意为“普遍存在的”,与C项意思相近。ambiguous模棱两可的;indifferent漠不关心的;impressive印象深刻的。故选C。
解题策略
高考阅读必考考向——“词义猜测题”的八大解题技巧
①利用例证关系猜测生词词义;
②利用定义和解释说明猜测生词词义;
③利用语义转折关系猜测生词词义;
④利用复述或同等关系猜测生词词义;
⑤利用上下文中的关联词(同义词、近义词、反义词、上下义词)猜测生词词义;
⑥利用构词法猜测生词词义;
⑦利用文化知识和生活常识猜测生词词义;
⑧利用上下文已知部分和逻辑推测生词词义。
31.C 推理判断题
【定位句】It fully embraces the fact that we sometimes need to believe in something bigger and freer than us.(第五段第二句)
译文:它完全包含了这样一个事实:我们有时需要相信比我们更强大、更自由的东西(的存在)。
【全能解析】根据定位句可推知,作者想让读者明白一个事实——我们有时候需要相信比我们更强大、更自由的东西的存在。故选C。
【亮点句积累】
I assure you it’s an amazing adventure you can start without leaving your house.(第五段最后一句)译文:我向你保证,这是一场你不必离开家就可以开始的令人感到惊奇的冒险之旅。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
remain v. 仍然是,保持 不变 n. 残骸,遗体
embrace v. 包含 【同义词】contain
consist of… 由……组成 【同义表达】be composed of, be made up of
fascinated by… 被……所吸引 【同义表达】attracted by…
D
体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与自然——环境保护(环境对生物的影响)——全球变暖导致北极熊数量减少
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了全球变暖对北极熊数量产生的负面影响。
32.D 细节理解题
【定位句】Increasing global temperatures are now seen as their biggest threat. That’s because the frozen Arctic seas are key to their survival. The animals use the sea ice as a platform to hunt ringed seals, mostly in late spring and early summer. But during the warmer months many parts of the Arctic are now increasingly ice-free.(第二段)
译文:现在,全球气温上升被视为它们(面临的)最大的威胁。这是因为冰封的北冰洋是它们生存的关键。这些动物通常在春末和夏初时利用海冰作为平台以捕食环斑海豹。但在较为温暖的月份里,北极许多地方的冰正日益减少。
【全能解析】根据第一段内容和定位句可知,北极熊主要在浮冰上觅食,但是全球变暖带来的气温升高使北极熊用来觅食的浮冰越来越少。故选D。
33.B 细节理解题
【全能解析】根据第三段第一句中的“To understand how the animals survive as the ice disappears, researchers carried out a study”可知,专家做研究是为了弄清楚浮冰消失后,北极熊是如何幸存下来的。故选B。
34.A 推理判断题
【定位句】“Regardless of which strategy they were trying to use, there was no real benefit to either approach as far as being able to prolong the period that they could survive on land,” according to lead author Dr Anthony Pagano, from the US Geological Survey in Alaska.(第四段最后一句)
译文:据美国阿拉斯加地质调查局的首席研究员Anthony Pagano博士表示:“无论它们试图使用哪种策略,就延长它们在陆地上的生存时间而言,这两种方法都没有真正的好处。”
【全能解析】根据定位句可推知,北极熊并没有找到方法来适应在岸上长时间生活。故选A。
35.D 文章出处题
【全能解析】通读全文可知,本文旨在介绍北极熊的生存问题,所以文章最有可能选自一本环境杂志。故选D。
【亮点句积累】
“It is likely that polar bears will disappear from areas where sea ice will be lost in future, but difficult to say just when and where,” said Jon Aars from the Norwegian Polar Institute who was not involved in the study.(第五段)译文:没有参与此次研究的挪威极地研究所的Jon Aars说:“在未来海冰消失的地区,北极熊很有可能灭绝,但是很难说明具体时间和地点。”
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
complicated adj. 复杂的 【近义词】complex
approach n. 方法 n. 路径 v. 靠近
carry out a study 做研究 【近义词】do/ perform/ conduct a study
regardless of 不管 【近义词】despite,in spite of
第二节
体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与社会——社会热点问题——正确认识和预防禽流感
【文章大意】文章介绍了禽流感对人类的威胁及其预防措施。
36.G 过渡句(解说关系)
【全能解析】空格前讲最大的风险来自长时间和受感染的禽类密切接触。G项“这意味着需要处理家禽的农民更有可能感染此病毒”与上文衔接紧密,符合语境。“This”指代上文所述情况。故选G。
37.C 过渡句(顺承关系)
【全能解析】空格前讲人类感染此病毒后的症状与感染其他类型的流感相似:发烧、咳嗽、头痛、风寒、肌肉酸痛、流鼻涕或鼻塞以及打喷嚏;空格后讲(这些症状)通常是在接触病毒后三至五天左右出现。C项“这些症状可能会突然出现”承上启下,符合语境。故选C。
38.E 过渡句(顺承关系)
【全能解析】根据本段小标题“What’s the treatment ”可知,本段主要讲治疗方法。空格前讲医生可以开抗病毒药物来帮助预防并发症。E项“扑热息痛等止痛药也能缓解症状”与上文衔接紧密,符合语境。故选E。
39.A 小标题(总分关系)
【全能解析】此处为本段小标题。根据本段内容可知,本段主要讲述如何预防禽流感,即如何避免感染禽流感。A项“我们如何才能避免(感染)禽流感”统领本段,适合做本段的小标题。故选A。
40.F 过渡句(因果关系)
【全能解析】空格后讲只要经过卫生处理和彻底煮熟,家禽和蛋类就可以放心食用。F项“通过烹饪很容易消灭这种病毒,所以不用担心”与下文衔接紧密,符合语境。故选F。
【亮点句积累】
You can reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands regularly (particularly after going to the toilet and before handling food) and using a tissue when you need to cough or sneeze (and turning away from others if they are coughing/ sneezing).(第五段)
译文:你可以通过经常洗手(尤其是在如厕后和处理食物前),咳嗽或打喷嚏时使用纸巾(如果他人咳嗽或打喷嚏,请转过身去)的方式降低感染的风险。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
threat n. 威胁 threaten v. 威胁
infected adj. 感染病菌的 【派生词】infect v. 传染→infection n. 感染
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
D B C A B C A D B C B D C A D
体裁:记叙文 主题语境:人与自我、人与社会——家庭生活与人际沟通——儿子帮助母亲意识到父亲在家庭中默默地做贡献
【文章大意】母亲经常向Johnny抱怨他的父亲不帮忙做家务,但Johnny指出父亲实际上默默地做了很多事。从那天起,Johnny的母亲开始以新的视角看待家务,意识到丈夫所做的打理院子、补充日用品和其他许多事也很重要,她开始感恩丈夫的默默付出并向他表示感谢。
【语篇结构】
结构划分 具体信息
第一段 妈妈常向Johnny抱怨他的爸爸不帮忙做家务
第二段 Johnny让妈妈意识到其实爸爸也默默地做了很多事情
第三段 从那天起,妈妈开始用全新的视角看待家务,并感激丈夫的默默付出
考点分布:名词5个,动词4个,动词短语2个,形容词2个,副词1个,词义辨析1个。
41.D 考查名词辨析
【全能解析】根据下文中的“She often sighed heavily complaining to her son little Johnny”和“I’m left to do everything!”可知,家里的事情主要是Smith太太在做,她似乎是家庭的中心。D项意为“中心”,符合语境。A项意为“底部”;B项意为“顶部”;C项意为“角落”,均与语境不符。故选D。
42.B 考查动词辨析
【全能解析】根据上文中的“She often sighed heavily complaining to her son little Johnny”和下文“I’m left to do everything!”可知,家里的事情主要是Smith太太在做,所以她向Johnny抱怨他的爸爸不帮忙。lend a hand为固定搭配,意为“帮忙”,符合语境。故选B。
43.C 考查名词辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,再次听到妈妈熟悉的抱怨后,Johnny不再保持沉默,而是鼓起勇气跟妈妈谈话。C项意为“勇气”,符合语境。A项意为“苦味,苦难”;B项意为“愤怒”;D项意为“兴奋”,均与语境不符。故选C。
44.A 考查动词短语辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,Johnny开始说自己的意见。A项意为“开始说”,符合语境。B项意为“突然进入”;C项意为“爆发”;D项意为“取消”,均与语境不符。故选A。
45.B 考查名词辨析
【全能解析】根据上文“Mrs. Smith paused, eyebrows wrinkled in”和下文“‘What do you mean ’ she asked.”可知,Smith太太对Johnny说爸爸做了很多事表示惊讶。B项意为“惊讶”,符合语境。A项意为“羞愧”;C项意为“怀疑”;D项意为“伤心”,均与语境不符。故选B。
46.C 考查词义辨析
【全能解析】根据下文可知,Johnny讲得有理有据,因此他的声音应该是平稳的。C项意为“平稳的,镇定的”,符合语境。A项意为“使哽咽”;B项意为“颤抖”;D项意为“紧张不安的”,均与语境不符。故选C。
47.A 考查动词辨析
【全能解析】根据下文中的“fallen branches”可知,爸爸把院子打理得井井有条,包括除草、捡掉落的树枝等。A项意为“收集,采集”,符合语境。B项意为“(使)破,裂”;C项意为“扔”;D项意为“切下”,均与语境不符。故选A。
48.D 考查名词辨析
【全能解析】根据下文中的“and other supplies we need”可知,爸爸总是带回家庭所需的食品杂货和其他补给品。D项意为“食品杂货”,属于家庭所需的物品,符合语境。A项意为“消息”;B项意为“树枝”;C项意为“钱”,均与语境不符。故选D。
49.B 考查动词短语辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,妈妈恍然大悟。B项意为“(情绪)突然而深刻地袭来”,a wave of realization washing over her 意为“她恍然大悟”,符合语境。A项意为“偶然遇到”;C项意为“带走”;D项意为“关掉,对……失去兴趣”,均与语境不符。故选B。
50.C 考查形容词辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,Smith太太恍然大悟,意识到丈夫也在默默地做贡献,只是她之前没有意识到。C项意为“安静的”,符合语境。A项意为“显著的”;B项意为“独一无二的”;D项意为“至关重要的”,均与语境不符。故选C。
51.B 考查名词辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,那天后,Smith太太开始用新的角度看待家务。in a new light意为“以新的角度”,符合语境。A项意为“角色”;C项意为“章节”;D项意为“背景”,均与语境不符。故选B。
52.D 考查动词辨析
【全能解析】根据上文中的“It’s Dad who keeps it neat, pulling out weeds and ______ fallen branches”可知,养护院子也是家务的一部分。D项意为“维修,保养”,符合语境。A项意为“装饰”;B项意为“设计”;C项意为“建造”,均与语境不符。故选D。
53.C 考查副词辨析
【全能解析】根据下文中的“but they are equally crucial”及语境可知,并非所有努力都能立竿见影,但它们同样重要。C项意为“立即”,符合语境。A项意为“剧烈地,戏剧性地”;B项意为“有重大意义地,显著地”;D项意为“肯定”,均与语境不符。故选C。
54.A 考查形容词辨析
【全能解析】根据下文中的“complain about her husband in front of Johnny”可知,Smith太太意识到在Johnny面前抱怨丈夫是不合适的。A项意为“合理的,适当的”,符合语境。B项意为“值得的”;C项意为“有帮助的”;D项意为“必要的”,均与语境不符。故选A。
55.D 考查动词辨析
【全能解析】根据语境可知,Smith太太开始更加感激丈夫的默默付出,并向他表示感谢。D项意为“感激”,符合语境。A项意为“探究,探讨”;B项意为“同意,认可,接受”;C项意为“保留,保护,保存”,均与语境不符。故选D。
【长难句分析】
She(主句主语) had been so focused on(主句谓语) her own tasks(主句宾语) that she failed to notice the quiet contributions(结果状语从句) (that/which) her husband made to their home.(定语从句)(第二段最后一句)
译文:她过于专注于自己的工作,以至于没有注意到丈夫对家庭的默默奉献。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
buzz v. 充满兴奋(或活动等) n. 嗡嗡声,蜂鸣声
surge n.(强烈感情的)突发 n. 激增 a surge in demand v. 涌动 The crowd surged forward. v. 使强烈地感到 Relief surged through her.
light n. 角度,状态 n. 光,光线,光亮,灯 v. 照亮,点燃 adj. 明亮的,浅色的,轻的
第二节
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is reflected sensitive and without which
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normal increased associated Having changed/ Having been changing videos
体裁:说明文 主题语境:人与自然——人与动物——英国人与宠物
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了宠物在英国受欢迎的原因、现状及历史演变。
【语篇结构】
结构划分 具体信息
第一段 引出话题:在英国,宠物开始拥有自己的社交账户
第二段—第四段 宠物在英国受欢迎的原因、现状及历史演变
第五段 总结:英国人与宠物的关系一直在变化
56.is reflected 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致
【全能解析】句意为:据说,你的个性反应在你的宠物身上。此处描述客观情况,应用一般现在时;动词reflect和主语“your personality”之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是单数,谓语动词应用单三形式。故填is reflected。
57.sensitive 考查词性转换(动词/名词转形容词)
【全能解析】句意为:人们普遍觉得“爱狗人士”是友好、热情和忠诚的,而“爱猫人士”则是内向、骄傲且敏感的。此处应用形容词作表语。形容词“introverted”“proud”“sensitive”都用来描述“爱猫人士”的性情。故填sensitive。
58.and 考查连词
【全能解析】第三段首句为段落主题句。句意为:英国人因热爱宠物而闻名。下文通过罗列事实为主题句提供论据支撑,空格前后分句为并列关系,应用and连接。故填and。
59.without 考查介词
【全能解析】此处指在2021年,1800万个家庭拥有至少一只宠物,这意味着(在英国)有宠物的家庭首次多于没有宠物的家庭。故填without。
60.which 考查定语从句
【全能解析】句意为:在19世纪,人们开始使用“宠物”这个词来描述他们在特殊动物身上所感受到的情感纽带……空格处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是“the emotional connections”,指物,关系词在从句中作宾语,应用which引导该从句。故填which。
61.normal 考查词性转换(名词转形容词)
【全能解析】“became”是表示变化的半系动词,此处应用形容词作表语,构成it+be/半系动词+形容词+不定式的结构。故填normal。
62.increased 考查动词的时态
【全能解析】句意为:随着人们生活水平的提高,家庭宠物变得越来越受欢迎。as引导时间状语从句,根据句意和“became”可知,整个事件发生在过去,应用一般过去时。故填increased。
63.associated 考查非谓语动词(过去分词)
【全能解析】分析句子结构可知,该句谓语动词是“admired”,逻辑主语“qualities”与动词associate之间为动宾关系,应用过去分词作后置定语。故填associated。
64.Having changed/Having been changing 考查非谓语动词(现在分词)
【全能解析】分析句子结构可知,该句谓语为“has been quite a journey”,逻辑主语“Britain’s relationship with pets”与动词change之间为主谓关系,且根据“continually throughout history”可知,该句强调关系变化持续不断、贯穿历史,用现在分词的完成式 having changed 或完成进行式having been changing皆可,在句中作伴随状语。故填Having changed/ Having been changing。
65.videos 考查名词的单复数
【全能解析】空格前无冠词,此处应用可数名词video的复数形式表示泛指。故填videos。
【亮点句积累】
“Dog people” are supposed to be friendly, enthusiastic and loyal, while “Cat people” are introverted, proud and sensitive.(第二段第二句)
译文:人们普遍觉得“爱狗人士”是友好、热情且忠诚的,而“爱猫人士”则是内向、骄傲且敏感的。
词汇和短语提炼 词性&文章义 拓展
introverted adj. 内向的 【派生词】introvert n. 内向的人,不喜欢与人交往的人
feminine adj. 女性的 【派生词】female n. 女子;adj. 女的,女性的→feminist n. 女权主义者→ femininity n. 女子气质
describe…as… 把 …… 描述为…… 【近义词】depict…as…/ portray…as…
第四部分 写作
第一节
【亮点分析】本题结合2023年热点话题“春节被确定为联合国假日”,考查学生恰当使用英语分析时事和发表点评的能力。
【写作指导】
本篇书面表达要求考生就该热点事件写一篇文章投稿。本文的写作重点是分析该举措的目的和意义,并就此事件发表感想。文章的写作难点是分析意义和运用恰当的词汇和句型表达自己的感想。
行文构思:
①时态及人称:时态应以一般现在时为主,以现在完成时或者一般过去时为辅;人称以第三人称和第一人称为主;
②要点:文章一定要包含题目中所给出的两个要点,其他相关内容可适当扩充,增加一些细节,使文章更加丰富;
③行文结构:文章可以采用两段式作文,第一段叙述该事件,并分析该项决议的意义;第二段发表个人的感想。
推荐句式和表达 汉译
be officially listed as… 被正式列为……
It aims to… 旨在……
…featuring family union and… 以家庭团聚和……为特征
spread the ideas of… 传播……思想
One possible version
The Chinese New Year has been officially listed as a UN floating holiday as from 2024. The resolution encourages the UN to avoid arranging conference activities on that day. Meanwhile, it aims to enhance interactions between diverse civilizations and reflects the values of diversity and inclusion promoted by the UN.
As a member of our society, I feel proud and honored to see the increasing influence of our civilization. Hopefully, the traditional Chinese holiday featuring family reunion and good wishes for the coming year may help spread the ideas of peace, harmony and sound relationship between man and nature, which are deeply rooted in our civilization.
第二节
【写作指导】
◆文章主线
已知线索:
“我”完成高中学业,迎来了暑假——“我”习惯了高中按部就班的生活,对暑假应该做什么感到茫然——听好友Leo说起同学们丰富多彩的假期生活,“我”因自己没有规划而感到尴尬——Leo觉察到“我”的沮丧,主动提供帮助……
可续写线索:
第一段:挂断电话后,“我”开始思考“绝无仅有的一天”应当是怎样的。“我”决定做些什么?“我”是否会向Leo寻求帮助?
第二段:“我”和Leo申请了同一个大学预科交换项目。“我”为此付出了什么努力?取得了怎样的结果?“我”的感受如何?
◆续写词汇
续写可能用到的词汇:
pop into one’s mind, virtual world, assign, comfort zone, set the stage for, dial, give it a try, secure a spot, spare no effort…
One possible version
Paragraph 1:
Hanging up the phone, I began to wonder what a “masterpiece day” looked like to me. Ideas began to pop into my mind as I determined that I was to make a change. Perhaps this summer was not about getting lost in the virtual world or waiting for someone to assign me tasks. I decided that for me, a day that was truly a“masterpiece”should be time spent pushing myself out of the comfort zone and setting the stage for further education. I picked up my phone and dialed Leo’s number (动作描写), “Would you please forward me that email There’s nothing to lose to give it a try.” (语言描写)
Paragraph 2:
I applied for the same pre-college exchange program as Leo did. After checking the requirements of the exchange program, I made it a goal to secure a spot in it. Over the next two weeks, I dedicated hours to revising my applications, collecting letters of recommendation from my teachers, and practicing interviews with Leo. (动作描写) Sparing no effort, I was finally admitted to the program. Happy to see the change in myself (心理描写), I felt my life was back on track by making a change of myself and making each day a masterpiece.
听力录音材料
Text 1 (38词) 父女对话
W: Hi, Dad, I’m very happy to see that you finally bought a laptop. Pretty cool!
M: You insisted so much. So, I bought it. The salesman told me it’s the latest model with more power, fast charging and high-speed processor.
Text 2 (44词) 取消酒店预订
M: Hi, I made a booking about a month ago to stay in your hotel from 16-18 January. But I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel the booking. Is that still possible
W: OK, sure. Can I take the name the booking was made under, please
Text 3 (43词) 指示牌
W: Come on, Jerry! Why are you walking so slowly It’s 8:20 now! Your class starts in 10 minutes.
M: Because of the sign on the road, Mom.
W: Sign Which sign do you mean
M: Look! That one! And it says “School ahead, go slow!”
Text 4 (47词) 拒绝约会
W: Sunscreen, swimsuits, slippers…Anything else we’re gonna take with us to the beach this weekend
M: Wait, wait! Don’t count me in, Jennifer! It’s not that I don’t want to go with you… It’s just that I’ve got this prior commitment with George to the Divot Golf Club.
Text 5 (56词) 点外卖
M: It’s raining heavily outside. Let’s order in. What do you feel like eating
W: How about Thai food There’s a Thai restaurant on my food delivery App. It’ll take about 30 minutes to get here.
M: That’s fine. I’d rather wait than go out in the rain.
W: Yeah. Food delivery Apps are so convenient on days like this.
Text 6 (76词) 车出故障
W: Martin! Where are you
M: Oh, Emma! I just left the house. I’ll pick up Flora from school.
W: Can you come and get me My car broke down. I’m with Felicia. And I think I’m not far from Flora’s school.
M: Of course! Send me your location via WhatsApp. I’m coming very soon.
W: That’s it. It’s done! (7) Go get Flora first. I am here waiting for you.
M: (6) All right, dear, got it! See you in a little while!
Text 7 (140词) 耳朵疼预约挂号
W: Good afternoon, Robin’s Road Surgery. How can I help
M: Hi. (8) Could I book a doctor’s appointment please
W: Of course. Have you registered with us
M: Yes.
W: OK. Could I take your name and date of birth, please
M: Sure, it’s Hannah Roberts, 5th October, 1995.
W: OK. (8) What’s the reason for your making an appointment
M: (8) I think I have an ear infection. And it has become a real pain and it is constant.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. Our next available appointment is Friday at 10:45 am. Would you like me to book that in for you
M: Is there anything sooner I am really having trouble sleeping because I am in so much pain.
W: OK, I can book you an urgent appointment with the doctor today. (9) You can see the doctor at 11:15 am. Is that OK
M: Oh, great, thank you so much.
Text 8 (169词) 大学生活
W: Hi, Sam. Are you enjoying university
M: Yes, the second year is much better than the first year. I made a new group of friends and joined several clubs. So far I’ve joined the men’s soccer team, the debate team and the theatre club.
W: That’s great to hear. What’s your major
M: (10) My major is Business Administration, with two minors in French and Advertising.
W: That must keep you busy.
M: Yes, the workload is heavy, but I enjoy what I am studying. (11) I usually go to the library study room to read and do my assignments. Sometimes I relax in my dormitory and just chat with my roommates when I am tired.
W: What about food Do you have a kitchen
M: Are you kidding No! We have a cafeteria. The food is pretty good and cheap.
W: That’s good. Do you plan to graduate with in four years
M: (12) I plan to graduate with in five years because I hope to do a one-year exchange program in France.
W: That sounds exciting. All the best!
M: Thanks!
Text 9 (173词) 购物结账
W: Hi, did you find everything you were looking for
M: Yes. Sorry, I don’t want to buy this pair of shoes.
W: OK! (13&14) Would you like the T-shirt and jeans gift-wrapped for an additional $1.5
M: Yes, (14) and I prefer the pink wrapping paper.
W: (14) Sure, there you go. Would you like to sign up for a membership card You will be informed of upcoming sales and promotions on all of our products.
M: No, thank you. (15) I don’t often shop here.
W: OK, that’s fine. So that will be $34.48 in total. Would you pay by card
M: Yes, I also have a gift card I’d like to use please. But I’m not sure how much is left there.
W: Let me check that for you… you’ve got $7.3 left to spend on this, (16) so there will be $ 27.18 left to pay.
M: OK, I think I have the change for that actually. Here you go.
W: Great! Would you like a bag for your purchase
M: Yes, please.
W: Here you go and your receipt is in the bag.
M: Thanks for your help.
Text 10 (167词) 学习外语的好处
Good morning! Today I’d like to share with you the benefits of learning a foreign language. It will make you smarter, more decisive and even better at your mother tongue.
First, you will become smarter. Speaking a foreign language improves the function of your brain by challenging it to recognize and negotiate meanings in different systems. The skill boosts your communication and problem-solving skills. (17) Bilingual students tend to score better than their monolingual peers in mathematics, language arts and social science.
Besides, you can make better decisions. (18) Prejudice can subconsciously influence one’s judgment. Since bilinguals are more sensitive to the tiny differences or prejudice in expressions, they are more confident with their decisions after taking everything into account.
Your mother tongue can be improved. (19) Learning a foreign language draws your focus to grammar, which makes you more aware of the ways it can be structured and expressed to your advantage.
(20) In order to be a more effective communicator and a wiser decision-maker, why not take action now